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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR)Team members are all volunteers and are dedicated to helping people in the community. It is made up of about 30 volunteers. The organization meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR)Team members are all volunteers and are dedicated to helping people in the community. It is made up of about 30 volunteers. The organization meets the first and third Thursday of every month at 6 p.m.

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Rabun County Search and Rescue goes extra mile for service above self

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Rabun County is known for its numerous outdoor recreation activities.Whether it’s hiking a trail, visiting a Georgia State Park, boating on the lake, admiring a waterfall or kayaking on a river, there’s no shortage of activities and family fun.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Emergency Operations Center and Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR) are located at 145 Syrup City Road, Tiger.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Emergency Operations Center and Rabun County Search and Rescue (SAR) are located at 145 Syrup City Road, Tiger.

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Rabun County EMA keeps community prepared

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Being prepared for any kind of emergency is important for all citizens. The Rabun County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is dedicated to providing resources and helping in preparation for potential disasters.

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Dispatchers are the calm voices among the chaos

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
“Rabun 911.” Those are the first words from dispatchers anyone will hear when they call Rabun County 911. Rabun 911 receives thousands of phone calls every year for emergencies and non-emergencies. Call 9-1-1 for emergencies and 706-782-7777 for non-emergencies.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services crew members Luke Justice, Issac Williams, Assistant Chief Dalton Freeman, Chief James Reed and Holden Bleckley are ready to serve the community during their shift. Rabun County Fire Services is made up of about 150 dedicated volunteers and 14 paid individuals.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Rabun County Fire Services crew members Luke Justice, Issac Williams, Assistant Chief Dalton Freeman, Chief James Reed and Holden Bleckley are ready to serve the community during their shift. Rabun County Fire Services is made up of about 150 dedicated volunteers and 14 paid individuals.

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Fighting blazes through community involvement and education

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Fighting fires is not an easy task, but the brave men and women of Rabun County Fire Services are prepared and willing to run toward the danger while others are running away. It is a mostly volunteer service, consisting of about 150 dedicated volunteers and 14 paid staff.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Clayton Police Department is committed to providing professional police service to both citizens and all who pass through the city. Pictured are Officer Jonathon Watts, Chief Kevin Marsteller, Terry Palmer and Sarah Chapman. Not pictured are Officers Delena Joedicke, Andy Beck and Jimmy Nations.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Clayton Police Department is committed to providing professional police service to both citizens and all who pass through the city. Pictured are Officer Jonathon Watts, Chief Kevin Marsteller, Terry Palmer and Sarah Chapman. Not pictured are Officers Delena Joedicke, Andy Beck and Jimmy Nations.

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It’s the small details that matter

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
It’s the small details that make all the difference while protecting and serving City of Clayton citizens. Clayton Police Chief Kevin Marsteller believes those little details are the backbone to building connections between officers and residents.

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About Mountain Patrol, Inc.

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Mountain Patrol is a private security force for people living around the lakes. It is located at 6 Fred’s Place Lane, Lakemont. Contact 706-7825807 for more information. The unit focuses on “Peace of Mind” security. Mountain Patrol Headquarters are manned 24/7.

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Important 911 alert available for iPhone users

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
“Dropping your phone, such as dropping it while riding a bike, roller coaster, or hard impact, can trigger your iPhone’s Crash Detection or Emergency SOS feature,” according to information from the Rabun County 911 Center.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The mission of Rabun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to continue to provide the best top quality patient care to all patients. Pictured from left are shift crew members Jared Coleman, Ainsley Lauder, Tate Nichols, Vanessa Welch, Annie Lawson, Logan Carnes, Josh Hickox and Kelly McDonald. The organization has many dedicated first responders.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The mission of Rabun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is to continue to provide the best top quality patient care to all patients. Pictured from left are shift crew members Jared Coleman, Ainsley Lauder, Tate Nichols, Vanessa Welch, Annie Lawson, Logan Carnes, Josh Hickox and Kelly McDonald. The organization has many dedicated first responders.

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Rabun County EMS committed to quality care

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
It’s the mission of Rabun County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to continue to provide the best top quality patient care to all of their patients. That quality patient care is thanks to dedicated first responders who are passionate about what they do. “I enjoy all of it,” Tate Nichols said.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is located at 56 Boen Creek Rd., Tiger. It’s dedicated to community-oriented policing through the K-9, Criminal Investigations (CID), Detention Center, Court Services, Records and Administration, and community services divisions.

Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office is located at 56 Boen Creek Rd., Tiger. It’s dedicated to community-oriented policing through the K-9, Criminal Investigations (CID), Detention Center, Court Services, Records and Administration, and community services divisions.

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Rabun County citizens have the ‘People’s Sheriff’

Megan Horn
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Rabun County Sheriff Mark Gerrells focuses on being “the people’s sheriff” and providing safety to citizens. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO) strives for proactive, community policing and transparent law enforcement.